Golden Beet Borscht

Golden Beet Borscht

2 Servings
Wellness at Blue Apron
Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.
Vegetarian
These recipes don’t contain meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.* They’re made with fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. *Select artisanal cheeses may contain animal-derived rennet.
Carb Conscious
This applies to meal kit recipes with 48g or less of net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) per serving. Carb Conscious Add-ons contain 20g or less net carbs.
Mediterranean Diet
Our Mediterranean recipes are inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy eating plan recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published jointly every five years by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). This eating plan highlights the flavors and cooking styles from countries along the Mediterranean Sea, including those in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. These recipes showcase a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, as well as lean proteins and moderate portions of dairy.
600 Calories or Less
These meals contain 600 calories or less per serving. The US Food & Drug Administration uses 2000 calorie daily intake for general advice. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of the total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.
Wellness Grain
These recipes feature grains such as barley, quinoa, farro, orzo, couscous and more, handpicked by our Culinary team in collaboration with our Registered Dietitian.
Pescatarian
These recipes feature a wide array of nutritious seafood options like salmon, cod, tilapia, crab, and shrimp. While these dishes never contain meat, pork or poultry, they may contain animal derived ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese and/or honey.
30g Of Protein
These meals contain 30g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.
Keto Friendly
These meals have approximately 10% of calories from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 70% from dietary fats (per serving).
45g Of Protein
These meal kit recipes contain 45g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.
Nutritionist's Pick
These meals are selected by Blue Apron’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. They are centered around nutritious and wholesome ingredients, featuring whole grains and fresh produce which provide fiber. They also contain moderate portions of dairy and lean protein while being mindful of saturated fat.
Wheat Free
These meals are prepared with ingredients that do not contain wheat. They feature grains such as barley and rice as well as proteins and vegetables.
Reduced Sodium
These Prepared and Ready dishes contain at least 25% less sodium per 100 grams (or 3.5 oz) than our average Prepared and Ready Meal as of October 1, 2024. Sodium content has been reduced from 330 mg per 100 grams to 250 mg per 100 grams. These dishes focus on ingredients with strong flavor and moderate salt.
Vegan
To view a recipe's full nutrition information, head to your Upcoming page at blueapron.com, click on a specific recipe, then head to the Nutrition tab and select 'View Full Nutrition.' Nutrition Facts Panels are available up to 1.5 weeks in advance

From the Test Kitchen

Borscht is a hearty beet soup originally from the Ukraine. Though beets are usually considered a winter vegetable (along with most other edible roots), they have an incredibly long harvesting season and can be enjoyed fresh from mid-spring to mid-winter. In this dish, we’ve chosen to use golden beets, zucchini and Meyer lemon to give this traditional soup gorgeous colors and light, summery flavors.
See Plans
  • Nutrition
    PER SERVING
  • Calories
    550 Cals (est.)
fresh
ingredients
Golden Beet Borscht
Title
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Golden Beets
  • 1 bunch Dill
  • 1 Meyer Lemon
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 1 Zucchini
  • ¼ head Green Cabbage
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 3 Tbsps Vegetable Demi-Glace
  • 1½ Tbsps Honey
  • ½ cup Sour Cream

Golden Beet Borscht

Prepare the ingredients:
1 Prepare the ingredients:
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and mince the garlic. Peel and small dice the zucchini and onion. Roughly chop the dill. Using a peeler, remove the yellow rind of the lemon, avoiding the white pith; mince the rind to get 2 teaspoons of zest. Quarter the lemon and remove the seeds. Medium dice the beets and potatoes. Cut out and discard the core of the cabbage, then very thinly slice the leaves.
2 Cook the aromatics:
In a large pot, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the turmeric and cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until toasted and fragrant.
Cook the aromatics:
Add the beets:
3 Add the beets:
Add the beets and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly softened.
4 Add the liquids & vegetables:
Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the vegetable demi-glace, lemon zest, potatoes, cabbage and 4 cups of water; season with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly softened.
Add the liquids & vegetables:
Finish the soup:
5 Finish the soup:
Turn off the heat and add the honey, the juice of 2 lemon wedges and half the dill (save the rest for garnish). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
6 Plate your dish:
Divide the soup between 2 bowls. Top each with half of the sour cream. Garnish with the remaining dill and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Plate your dish:
Browse Steps
1 of 6